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Full hybrid, mild or plug-in PHEV? The four types of hybrid electric cars explained
Hybrid cars have exploded in popularity over the past decade, and are now more sight-after than ever, thanks to how they blend the efficiency of an electric car with the long-range abilities of a petrol or diesel vehicle. The general premise is…
After gaining EV sway, Chinese carmakers eye full hybrid market
Chinese carmakers, already at the vanguard of electric vehicle (EV) technology and production, are looking to make a dent in international marques' full-hybrid vehicle stronghold as they continue to disrupt the global car industry's pecking order.
A $29,990 electric crossover from a Japanese automaker carries 303 miles of EPA range, and the price of a 300-mile electric car has been cut nearly in half since the first long-range model arrived a decade ago
Park one of the newest mass-market electric cars and open the window sticker. What was once a figure reserved for six-figure luxury sedans has become the floor of the mainstream market. The mechanism behind that cost collapse is worth understanding…
As Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Surges, GM Eyes A Chevy Volt Sequel
WARREN, MI - NOVEMBER 16: Tom Stephens, GM Vice Chairman of Global Product Operations, points to the Chevy Volt after it was named Motor Trend Car of the Year at the General Motors Aerodynamics Lab November 16, 2010 in Warren, Michigan. The Volt is…
Death Of Europe's Industrial Base: VW CEO Set To Announce 50,000 Job Cuts
Europe's industrial demise has become impossible to ignore. The continent's automotive manufacturing base is being hollowed out by high energy costs, regulatory pressure, and a flood of cheap Chinese electric vehicles, with Germany, once Europe's…
Andy Burnham urged to completely overhaul UK used car market
Andy Burnham has been urged to look at the UK's second hand car market after ZEV Mandate changes Andy Burnham has been urged to overhaul the used car market, with more attention needed to boost second-hand electric car sales, according to an…
Robots in China Break World Records in the 100- and 400-Meter Races
At the start of a world championship, a robot from China ran the 100-meter dash faster than Usain Bolt. The human-set record was also broken in the 400-meter race at the Robot World Championships. Humanoid robots have broken the world records for…
TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo's robotaxi ambitions
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility ! Waymo gets a lot of attention for its…
Is Wolfspeed Stock a Buy on the Latest Dip?
Wolfspeed (WOLF -2.24%) had been one of the hottest stocks in the market this spring, surging on hopes that it could become the next AI winner. The rise coincided with a bullish report from Substack publication Citrini Research, which had earlier…
Tesla teases imminent launch of Cybercab 'robotaxi
Electric vehicle-maker Tesla is teasing the upcoming debut of its self-driving robotaxi, dubbed 'Cybercab,' to compete with the likes of Uber and Waymo. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Elon Musk-founded company shared a promotional image on…
'Without Formula E, that development would slow down': What Formula E's GEN4 car can teach road-going EVs about becoming faster and more efficient
Formula E's new GEN4 racing car can accelerate from 0-62 mph in approximately 1.8 seconds, but the technology behind that performance could eventually help road-going electric cars become faster and more efficient. The permanent all-wheel-drive car…
Europe's dilemma: Embrace China's green tech or fall behind
China no longer competes solely with traditional manufacturing. Electric vehicles, batteries, and photovoltaic products symbolize a new era that forces Europe to resolve a dilemma: How to leverage more affordable technologies without abandoning the…
Toyota plug-in hybrid sales jump nearly 190 percent in July after 50-state rollout
Toyota's plug-in hybrid sales rose nearly 190 percent in July 2026 compared to the same month a year earlier, after the automaker made its plug-in hybrid lineup available nationwide and expanded trim options on the redesigned RAV4 PHEV. The surge…
LEGO next to Cornflakes: Shufersal enters the toy market
Over the past year, retail chains have increasingly moved beyond their traditional role as supermarkets selling food and household essentials. They want to sell us everything - from vacuum cleaners and smartphones to electrical appliances…
Night Recap - August 23, 2026
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Robot Contest 2026 kicked off in Hong Kong on Sunday, gathering 16 university teams from 15 countries and regions to take on a robotics challenge inspired by the spirit of Chinese…
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